Overview

This book is an essential handbook on bisphosphonates, the most widely used new class of drugs for osteoporosis therapy. It reviews basic physiology in addition to the indications and adverse reactions of these drugs.

Content Highlights

Bisphosphonates in Bone Disease, Fourth Edition, discusses the compounds' chemistry, mechanisms of action, and animal toxicology before presenting a clinical picture of the diseases treated by bisphosphonates.

Additional Features

The book provides a table listing the trade names of the commercially available bisphosphonates, registered indications, and the available forms for various countries.

Revised Edition

The revised Fourth Edition contains approximately 50% new material, including information on all of the latest drugs.